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31. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 82v-83

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 82v-83
Title:
Letter from Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], to Charles Crommelin, President and Governor at Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter reports that Meer Mahanna [Mīr Muhanna] has taken the Dutch fort at Carrack [Kharg Island]. What he might do next is discussed, as well as the possibility of taking the island back.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
5 Jan 1766
Extent:

2 folios

32. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 88v-89v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 88v-89v
Title:
Letter from Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], and his assistants, William Bowyear and John Sebastian Natter, to Peter Elwin Wrench, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses four missing bales of broadcloth, blaming the naucuda (Arab captain) of one of the vessels that transported the Company's stocks from Gombroon [Bandar Abbas] to Bushire when withdrawing in 1763. It is suggested that compensation from the Sheikh of Lingo [Lingeh], where the c...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Jul 1766
Extent:

2 folios

33. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 98-99v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 98-99v
Title:
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, John Sebastian Natter, to Thomas Hodges, President and Governor at Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the high price of Carmenia wool and gives reasons for it. Also looks into obtaining raw silk from Gilan, suggesting three ways this might be done.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Jan 1767
Extent:

2 folios

34. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 101-102

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 101-102
Title:
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, John Sebastian Natter, to Dymock Lyster and George Skipp, at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter covers various subjects: the ongoing situation with the Chaub [Banu Ka‘b] around Basra and the desire for peace; the state of the Carmenia wool trade; details about purchasing silk from Gilan; the news that Sadoo Caun [Sadiq Khan] intends to come down to the coast with an army; the au...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
9 Feb 1767
Extent:

2 folios

35. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 102-104

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 102-104
Title:
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, John Sebastian Natter, to Dymock Lyster and George Skipp, at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses reports that a Persian army is marching down from Schirass [Shiraz] led by Zakey Caun [Zaki Khan]. It goes into the possible reasons for them coming and implores that the Company assist the Persians in any attack on Carrack [Kharg Island] in whatever way they can. A postscri...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 Feb 1767
Extent:

3 folios

36. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 202-203

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 202-203
Title:
Letter from Charles Crommelin, William Hornby, William Andrew Price, Charles Waters, Cecil Bowyer, and Rawson Hart Boddam, President and Council at Bombay Castle, to Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter is one of regular updates and correspondence between Bushire and Bombay regarding the Company's affairs in the Persian Gulf. It covers several subjects: a shipment of woollens to Bushire from Bombay, more to follow from the London, along with a supply of tin; sales strategy for Englis...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
4 Dec 1764
Extent:

1 folio

37. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 213v-218

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 213v-218
Title:
Letter from Charles Crommelin, William Hornby, William Andrew Price, Samuel Court, and Rawson Hart Boddam, President and Council at Bombay Castle, to Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter covers various issues and subjects, including: the detention of the Tartar at Bushire; the woollen trade; a missing bale of cloth at Bussora [Basra]; a request for charcoal makers to be sent to Bombay with samples, as those from the Bushire region have an excellent reputation; Jervis'...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
5 Jan 1766
Extent:

6 folios

38. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 224v-225

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 224v-225
Title:
Letter from Charles Crommelin, William Hornby, Daniel Draper, Rawson Hart Boddam, Benjamin Jervis, and Thomas Mostyn, President and Council at Bombay Castle, to William Bowyear and John Sebastian Natter, East India Company Resident and Factor at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter encloses copies of commands from the Court of Directors in London (not present) and two covenants (contract) to be signed by each servant at Bushire and returned to the Presidency. There are also instructions for the purchase of Carmenia wool.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 Sep 1766
Extent:

2 folios

39. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 226v-228v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 226v-228v
Title:
Letter from Charles Crommelin, Thomas Hodges, Daniel Draper, Henry Moore, Rawson Hart Boddam, and Benjamin Jervis, President and Council at Bombay Castle, to William Bowyear and James Morley, East India Company Resident and Factor at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the danger of attack at Bushire. It accompanies several shipments and enclosures: a shipment of woollens, stationery, and wine; Benjamin Jervis' response to accusations by Bowyear of improper conduct while he was Resident at Bushire (not present); a copy of a sailing order a...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 Jan 1767
Extent:

2 folios

40. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 231-233

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 231-233
Title:
Letter from Thomas Hodges, Daniel Draper, James Ryley, Henry Moore, Rawson Hart Boddam, and Benjamin Jervis, President and Council at Bombay Castle, to William Bowyear and James Morley, East India Company Resident and Factor at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter responds to further accusations made against Benjamin Jervis and his conduct while he was Resident at Bushire. There is an enclosed copy of a letter from Jervis to the President and Council which comes before the main letter. The purchase of raw silk is also briefly discussed and the ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Feb 1767
Extent:

3 folios